Rockford High School is a small school serving the communities of Rockford, Greenfield, and Corcoran, Minnesota, United States. The student body has 498 children from grades 9–12. The school is locally known for its music and arts programs. The principal is Rhonda Dean.
Serving 512 students in grades 9-12, Rockford Secondary ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rockford Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Rockford Secondary's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Colors
White, Black, Green
School Rankings
Rockford Secondary ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockford Secondary is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#885 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
5%
12%
White
75%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockford Secondary's ranking?
Rockford Secondary is ranked #885 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Rockford Secondary often compared to?
Rockford Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Delano High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rockford Secondary?
The graduation rate of Rockford Secondary is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Rockford Secondary?
512 students attend Rockford Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Rockford Secondary students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockford Secondary?
Rockford Secondary has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rockford Secondary offer ?
Rockford Secondary offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockford Secondary part of?
Rockford Secondary is part of Rockford Public School District.
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